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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.84, 275.68 and 185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.84, 275.68 and 185.92 is: 256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.84 : 275.68 = 185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.84/275.68 = 185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.84x = 275.68 × 185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.84x = 51,254.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,254.43/199.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.48

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